Special Education Courses
Spe 560 Introduction to Human Exceptionality (3)
Characteristics of individuals across the lifespan (from birth to adult) whose cognitive, physical, or emotional development differs from typical individuals. Special education history and laws are discussed, as is the process leading to the development of individualized education plans and special education services. Selected strategies for students with special needs are also presented. (Not open to those students who previously completed E Psy 460)
Spe 561 Integrating Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms (3)
This course is designed to provide elementary and secondary general education teachers with a range of research-based approaches for integrating students with disabilities. These approaches include effective planning for individual differences, grouping strategies, co-teaching, cooperative learning and peer tutoring. Strategies for specific disabilities and specific disciplines will also be discussed.
Spe 562 Characteristics of & Methods for Teaching Exceptional Secondary Students in Inclusive Settings (3)
Characteristics of students with disabilities and gifted students. Examines legislative mandates and the process of developing and implementing differentiated and special education services for students at the middle childhood or adolescence levels. Use of research-based approaches and methods, including co-teaching and collaboration for integrating students with disabilities is emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to BCT Program.
Spe 564 Participation in and Study of English Language Arts and Social Studies Program (3)
Introduces prospective teachers to the English Language Arts and Social Studies Standards at the childhood level through discussion, analysis, and observation of school programs. Includes field experiences instructing students. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master's Degree Program in Special Education or Permission of Instructor.
Spe 565 Participation in and Study of Math, Science and Technology Programs (3)
Introduces prospective teachers to the Math, Science and Technology Programs Standards at the childhood level through discussion, analysis, and observation of school programs. Includes field experiences instructing students. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master's Degree Program in Special Education or Permission of Instructor.
Spe 571 (Tap 571) Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities (3)
Course is for classroom teachers who are interested in learning about assistive technology and how technology can provide access to curriculum, facilitate communication, and help students overcome physical and sensory barriers. The course will discuss assistive technology legislation and its implications for school districts, strategies for integrating assistive technology into the classroom and into an individual student's IEP, and demonstrate how technology can facilitate the education of students with disabilities in both self-contained and inclusive settings.
Spe 580 Practicum: Teaching Students with Disabilities and Diverse Learning Needs (3)
Supervised practicum observing, assessing, and teaching students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master's Degree Program in Special Education or Permission of Instructor. Satisfactory completion of ESpe 564 and 565.
Spe 650 Educational Environments for Preparing Students with Disabilities (3)
Best practices, skills, and competencies of effective teachers of students with disabilities related to the Common Core and NYS Learning Standards. Includes curriculum-based assessment, data-based instructional practices, effective teacher behaviors, strategy instruction, social skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Prerequisites: Admission to one of the Master's degree programs in special education or Permission of Instructor.
Spe 651 English Language Arts and Social Studies Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3)
Presentation of theoretical positions, assessment techniques, planning procedures, and teaching methods relevant to preparing students with disabilities to meet the Common Core and NYS English Language Arts and Social Studies Learning Standards. Prerequisites: Admission to one of the Master's degree programs in special education or Permission of Instructor.
Spe 652 Math, Science and Technology Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3)
Presentation of theoretical positions, assessment techniques, planning procedures, and teaching methods relevant to preparing students with disabilities to meet the Common Core and New York State Math, Science, and Technology Learning Standards. Prerequisites: Admission to one of the Master's degree programs in special education or Permission of Instructor.
Spe 653 Managing Behaviors of Students with Disabilities (3)
Presentation of theoretical positions, assessment techniques, planning procedures, and teaching methods relevant to managing the behavior of students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Prerequisites: Admission to one of the Master's degree programs in special education or Permission of Instructor.
Spe 654 Teaching Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities (3)
Presentation of theoretical positions, assessment techniques, planning procedures and teaching methods relevant to preparing students of all ages with severe and multiple disabilities to meet the Common Core and NYS Learning Standards. Prerequisites: Admission to one of the Master's degree programs in special education or Permission of Instructor.
Spe 669 Special Education for Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders
Presentation of theoretical positions, assessment techniques, planning procedures and teaching methods relevant to students with emotional and behavior disorders. Emphasizes current educational practice in least restrictive environments.
Spe 673 Interagency Collaboration for Working with Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (3)
Presentation of theoretical positions, assessment techniques, planning procedures, and strategies appropriate for developing interagency collaboration to effectively serve students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Spe 680A Internship: Teaching Students with Disabilities (3-6)
Full-time supervised internship with students with disabilities. Accompanying seminar integrates special topics with internship experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to one of the Master's degree programs in special education and satisfactory completion of Spe 580.
Spe 680B Internship: Teaching Students with Disabilities (3-6)
Full-time supervised internship with students with disabilities. Accompanying seminar integrates special topics with internship experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to one of the Master's degree programs in special education and satisfactory completion of Spe 680A.
Spe 681 Seminar: Teaching Students with Disabilities (1)
This seminar focuses upon reflective practice in internship experiences by considering the specialized skills and knowledge needed by beginning teachers in critical areas such as: management and discipline, assessment and evaluation, planning and organization, consultation and collaboration, and parental involvement. Professional portfolio is required as culminating activity. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master’s Degree Program in Special Education. Must be taken concurrently with Spe 680A or Spe 680B.
Spe 682 Internship: Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (3)
Full-time supervised internship with students with severe and multiple disabilities. Must be taken concurrently with ESpe 681 — Seminar: Teaching Students with Disabilities. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master’s Degree Program in Special Education or Permission of Instructor.
Spe 887 Institute in Education (1-9)
A special course, not part of the pattern of regular offerings, designed to meet non-recurring needs.
